Howard Rosenberg - University of Nevada- Reno, Reno, NV

Professor: Howard Rosenberg

Department: Fine Arts

College: University of Nevada- Reno, Reno, NV

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ART253
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Fairly easy class overall. All you do is watch films and write essays on them

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ART100
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Rosenberg is a great professor, but this is not a class for those looking for an easy A. Be prepared to spend a lot of time outside of class working on projects, but if you put in the work you'll get through just fine.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOTA101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Rosenberg was hilarious and an overall amazing guy. You arent really graded on a lot of things. Sometimes what he wants isnt all that clear though. Overall a great class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ART100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you are not passionate about art & dont need to take this specific class for your degree, DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. He's very rude, doesn't post grades, and doesn't give info on syllabus so attendance is mandatory. if youre confident in your artistic vision and put in effort you should be fine but this isn't an easy A class

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOTA101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This class was by far the most confusing hour of my life. He does not have any clear direction to his lectures and expects students the read his mind in order to do well on papers and journals. He accused our class of "just not getting it" multiple times throughout the semester. How are we supposed to "get it" with no direction? DO NOT TAKE EVER

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ART100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Rosenburg is one of the worst teachers ive come across. No matter how much effort your put into this course, it will not matter unless you are gifted with creativity in regards to Rosenburg's liking. He doesnt post grades to track your progress throughout semester. Avoid taking his class if possible. Grades course like students are art majors.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CINEMA2
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He's is clearly passionate and knowledgeable about what he teaches, and he is very funny too. His class in interesting. However he can be extremely rude to his students including yelling at them and treating them like they are stupid for asking him basic questions. His behavior towards students got in the way of my enjoyment of the class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CINEMA2
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I was fortunate to be allowed to attend a day of his film class with my sister before I was old enough to attend UNR. I loved it! When I attended UNR, I took 3 different classes taught by Dr. Rosenberg. His insight enriches a class beyond the mere content of a book or film. My daughter will attend his class this fall semester. Highly reccomended!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ART100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Howard Rosenberg is a man I have come to truly respect. He is the best teacher I have ever had. I completely sucked at art at the beginning of the semester. I gave it my all and he loved me, I'm pretty sure I'm in his will. If you are weak, a wimp, scared, expecting nice, and can't handle the truth then this class will help you grow a pair.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CINEMA2
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He loves what he does. It shows. Students garner the benefits!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ART253
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Howard is very interesting, but at the same time how he grades is beyond me. There is no real rubric for what he wants, he just says answer this a give proof to it. Now the proof is how you want to interpret what you are trying to convey, and if he don't like it, then you get marked down. Easy class but not sure what he wanted in his papers.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ART100
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He grades on quality, so if you aren't that great at art, I would choose a different class. He's really tough and there's a lot of critique in this class, as in he grades you as well as the other students. He's a funny guy, but it's a difficult class for someone like me who isn't good at art.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ART 353
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Cool dude with an old school style and he picks good films to watch. Only two exams on films. I recommend his class for a Fine Arts credit and to learn about film.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ART100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is an unmerciful, tough, stuck in his ways old man who enjoys openly critiquing other's work and does not care who he upsets or offends. And he does not care what you think about him. He is loud, obnoxious, rude, dramatic, and harsh. And you would be an idiot not to take his course.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ART253
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Rosenberg is one of my favorite professors. He is absolutely hilarious and entertaining.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 253
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This was an okay class for filling a fine arts requirement. The grade is only based on two papers and attendance. However, he's unclear about his grading on the papers. There is no percentage or feedback, just the letter grade. It wasn't the worst class, but if you could take something more worthwhile I would recommend doing that.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ART100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

In the beginning of the semester, he tries to scare you off with his tough projects, but in the end they're worth it. He may seem like a mean old guy, but you get use to his personality and what he expects from you. Show up to class because attendance is REALLY importance to him and GO to the NON MANDATORY LAB DAYS! Put hard work in and you'll pass

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ART253
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Rosenberg is hilarious and I really enjoyed his class. If you're a science major that's dreading the fine arts credit, take this. I have a whole new perspective on movies and surprisingly learned a lot. Just show up for class and read some of the books he assigns. Easy A.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ART253
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

By far the best class to fulfill a Fine Arts requirement, especially if you have an interest in film. Only grades for the entire semester are attendance (a film once a week) and two essays with no length requirement. Howard Rosenberg is one of the most knowledgeable and hilarious professors I've had.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOTA101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Rosenberg is the worst professor I have ever taken. Nothing you do in this class will be what he wants. He is unclear and changes what he wants after you've already done. Doesn't tell you what you should do. Doesn't tell you your grade. Likes to point out he is smarter than you. Rosenberg is a rude old man. I STRONGLY recommend not taking him.